Bartering?

[justnkate]

I am new to bartering on Mommysavers and my first experience was great. I am just wondering why more people don't seem to be doing it. Am I missing something? I realize there is itrader also. Can you pass along any bartering tips to help me out? I have a lot of new toys that I posted in bartering board and have not gotten any "bites" what am I doing wrong? Thanks

[Sundowner2]

The only thing I can think of it either 1. People go to other places (I don't usually check here often, because there's not too many posts so I yard sale, or buy elsewhere online) or 2. For your particular post, you're wanting specific new items, and most of the time the things that I've noticed being traded are used, but in good condition. I think most of the women here have so many kids if they did have the new toys you were looking for, they'd already have plans for their own kids for Christmas. or, 3. You just odn't have anything anyone wants/has for trade. One time I listed over 2 dozen brand new board books, that I was willing to trade for used board boks, but didn't have any bites either! Ended up selling them online later. And there's always 4. the bigger the item, the more expensive the shipping. Sometimes, it's easier to buy things new, than pay for the shipping rates. Cheaper, too.

That might, or might not be part of it. Not sure, but thought I'd answer!

[justnkate]

Good info. sundowner..thanks!

[justnkate]

I would think it's even paying for shipping both ways because that's all youre paying is shipping on products, but I guess you're right.

[ConnieJ6]

Another tip:

Make sure you can provide pictures of the items you are trading or find links online where people can look at it. Helps a lot.